Cardona apologises for 'slanty-eyed' gesture during South Korea clash

While maintaining that his actions were not meant to be offensive, the playmaker offered an olive branch to his hosts after Friday's controversy

Colombia star Edwin Cardona has apologised for offending the "spectacular" people of South Korea after making an alleged racist gesture during Friday's friendly. Cardona mocked the opposition with a 'slanty-eyes' gesture as his nation were beaten 2-1 in Suwon, with both goals coming through Tottenham's Son Heung-Min.The Boca Juniors player was not sanctioned during the game, but his actions were widely condemned after the final whistle. Related James 'happy' at Bayern after overcoming issues...

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